What is the key difference between Zotero MCP and Cite Caddy?

Zotero MCP belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Cite Caddy belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Zotero MCP or Cite Caddy in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Zotero MCP and Cite Caddy free or paid?

Zotero MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Cite Caddy operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Zotero MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Cite Caddy lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Zotero MCP and Cite Caddy together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Zotero MCP or Cite Caddy in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Zotero MCP and Cite Caddy free to use, or do they require API keys?

Zotero MCP is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Cite Caddy operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Zotero MCP and Cite Caddy at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both zotero-mcp and cite-caddy as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Zotero MCP has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Cite Caddy holds a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Zotero MCP vs Cite Caddy

In-depth architectural comparison of the Zotero MCP and Cite Caddy MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Zotero MCP

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Cite Caddy

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Zotero MCP if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Cite Caddy if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Zotero MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Zotero MCP Details

Choose Cite Caddy when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Cite Caddy Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Z Zotero MCP Knowledge & Memory	C Cite Caddy Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Search, read, annotate, and add to your Zotero research library, local or web.	Remote MCP server for full read/write access to a Zotero library
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Zotero MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Cite Caddy Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Zotero MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zotero-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "zotero-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cite Caddy Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cite-caddy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "cite-caddy"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Zotero MCP is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Cite Caddy belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Zotero MCP when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Cite Caddy when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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